StATS: Case studies for differences in research in children (October 16, 2006).

I want to include several case studies about issues relating to the differences in research in children. Here are some articles with full free text on the web which I think might generate a lot of interesting discussion.

• Safety and efficacy of the nicotine patch and gum for the treatment of adolescent tobacco addiction. E. T. Moolchan, M. L. Robinson, M. Ernst, J. L. Cadet, W. B. Pickworth, S. J. Heishman, J. R. Schroeder. Pediatrics 2005: 115(4); e407-14. [Medline] [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
• A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of acupuncture for the treatment of childhood persistent allergic rhinitis. D. K. Ng, P. Y. Chow, S. P. Ming, S. H. Hong, S. Lau, D. Tse, W. K. Kwong, M. F. Wong, W. H. Wong, Y. M. Fu, K. L. Kwok, H. Li, J. C. Ho. Pediatrics 2004: 114(5); 1242-7. [Medline] [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
• The safety and efficacy of inhaled dry powder mannitol as a bronchial provocation test for airway hyperresponsiveness: a phase 3 comparison study with hypertonic (4.5%) saline. J. D. Brannan, S. D. Anderson, C. P. Perry, R. Freed-Martens, A. R. Lassig, B. Charlton. Respir Res 2005: 6; 144. [Medline] [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
• Vagal nerve stimulation in refractory epilepsy: the first 100 patients receiving vagal nerve stimulation at a pediatric epilepsy center. J. V. Murphy, R. Torkelson, I. Dowler, S. Simon, S. Hudson. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2003: 157(6); 560-4. [Medline] [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

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